Fishing Industry Act, 1975. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Legislation Date 1976 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the regulation of the fishing industry. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Registration Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act regulates fishing activities in Jamaica. No distinction is made between freshwater and maritime fishing. Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Implemented by Fishing Industry (Declaration of Close Season)(Lobster) Order, 1987. Legislation | Jamaica | 1987 (2002) Keyword: Seasons, Crustaceans, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry Regulations, 1976. Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (1983) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry (Declaration of Close Season)(Conch, Genus Strombus) Order, 1999 (No. 147 of 1999). Legislation | Jamaica | 1999 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry Act: Designation of Public Officers to Assist the Licensing Authority (No. 57 of 2001). Legislation | Jamaica | 2001 Keyword: Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry (Conservation of Conch (Genus Strombus)) Regulations, 2000. Legislation | Jamaica | 2000 (2006) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Data collection/reporting, Protected fishing area, Inspection, Processing/handling, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry (Special Fishery Conservation Area) Regulations, 2012. Legislation | Jamaica | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Alien species, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fishing Industry (Exemption) Order, 1976. Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (2002) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1991. Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (2001) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2000 (No. 17 of 2000). Legislation | Jamaica | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Industry (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 21 of 2015). Legislation | Jamaica | 2015 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Act No. 18 of 2018. Legislation | Jamaica | 2018 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, High seas, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Education, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Public health, Public participation, Research, Standards, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch Source: FAO, FAOLEX